Workshop 5 1

I did the gray scale and the limited palette a second time because I didn't have the "light box" set up correctly. Also, I put a mat ground in the second attempts and did a better job of blocking the ambient light.

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Comment by Jane Albin on January 5, 2012 at 14:07: They are oils and this is "thick and juicy" for me. I usually paint much thinner.
About the light box; I was going to try to make it entirely from black foam core. The thick kind. I am going to try reinforcing the edges the same way he did ,with what look like 1"x1" 's along the side edges. I'll let you know how it goes. I hope it works. It should be lighter than the plywood. I saw some veneer sheets today that can be used for the floor too.
My computer died today and I'm using my smart phone. Any suggestions for a new lap top?
Jane

Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on January 5, 2012 at 5:37: Jane, I built my light box from 1/4 " birch plywood and used all of Larry's dimensions. I used half inch plywood for the base to strengthen it and black foamcore for the back and front shade. I used Bob Ross black gesso to paint the interior (this will be my best Bob Ross project). I notice you said your paintings weren't dry yet; are these oils on paper or canvas sheets? They don't look "thick and juicy" like Richard seems to prefer. Stu

Comment by Jane Albin on January 5, 2012 at 5:04: Stu, I looked up the light box on his blog and hope to make one myself. I like your idea of using foam core and Hazel's construction paper for back drops. You could even use a nice cutting board from the kitchen as a temporary wooden floor to the box.
For these studies I balanced a board across the top of a cardboard box with a goose neck lamp on top. I angled the lamp like Richard, but it took a while for me to realize there was ambient light from the side and front. Then I balanced a drawing board on one side to hide my window light and tied a scarf around my light on my palette. It was pretty wacky. Now I've got the rest of the month to build a real light box.

Comment by Jane Albin on January 5, 2012 at 4:54: Stu, these are all oils except for the black and white, which is black marker. The first grey scale was done on canvas paper (ugh, not a good ground material). I will post some of them separately as soon as they are dry enough. :) Jane

Comment by Stuart J. Gourlay on January 5, 2012 at 3:32: Jane, I'm impressed with the skill you display competition after competition with your quick studies in watercolor (I'm assuming these are watercolors); these are great. I am still assembling my light box (Larry Seiler's design with small modifications). My day job (surgery) really gets in the way. Have you been able to do 10 minute oil studies? Stu

Comment by Jane Albin on January 4, 2012 at 18:03: Thanks, Marta and Dania. The 10 minute ones went easier than I anticipated.

The little one I did on the right in the second row was my tester. I wanted to be sure I could complete a 10 minute study. I had the egg timer right in front of me. I spent about 5 minutes on the pear and 5 minutes on the background.

Comment by Dania Bree on January 4, 2012 at 16:05: Jane,

You brave girl - first one out of the gate ! Lookin good ! I just finished the gray scale and limited plaette. I hope to do the four 10 minute sessions tomorrow. Amazing how exciting a pear can be.

Comment by Montalvo on January 4, 2012 at 6:55: Wow, that was fast. I'm starting on mine today. Good job! :)

Comment by Jane Albin on January 4, 2012 at 5:18: I can't believe I got these done yesterday. They are all still wet. I will scan the 4x10" when it is dry enough.